First Known Use: 15th century
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disclaim
verb dis·claim \dis-ˈklām\
: to say that you do not have (something, such as knowledge, responsibility, etc.)
Full Definition of DISCLAIM
intransitive verb
1
: to make a disclaimer
2
a obsolete : to disavow all part or share b : to utter denial
transitive verb
1
: to renounce a legal claim to
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Origin of DISCLAIM
Middle English, from Anglo-French disclaimer, from dis- + claimer to claim
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Rhymes with DISCLAIM
A-frame, acclaim, aflame, airframe, ball game, big game, big-name, board game, brand name, byname, code name, cross-claim, declaim, defame, endgame, enframe, exclaim, first name, forename, freeze-frame, head game, inflame, last name, mainframe, mind game, misname, nickname, no-name, pen name, place-name, prename, proclaim, quitclaim, reclaim, selfsame, shell game, skin game, space frame, surname, time frame, trade name, war game
DISCLAIM Defined for Kids
disclaim
verb dis·claim \dis-ˈklām\
dis·claimeddis·claim·ing
Definition of DISCLAIM for Kids
: to deny being part of or responsible for <Everyone disclaimed any part in the prank.>
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